Animal Care Services Officer

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Albuquerque, NMtime type:
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End Date:
March 11, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103116
** Job Posting

Title:

** Animal Care Services Officer I
** Department:
** Animal Care
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* Location:

** 3001 2nd St SW
** Pay:
** Probationary Rate of $27.49  Union Rate $28.08 (Completion of probation)
** Close Date:
** March 10, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals;

career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Animal Care Services Officer I enforces Bernalillo County ordinances and laws relating to animal care. Responds to animal complaints and performs a variety of animal care and community field services. Performs investigations. Works with local law enforcement and other public service agencies. Interacts with the public daily and works towards resolving animal issues. Assists with the daily functions of the animal care and resource center as needed.
** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Enforces Bernalillo County Animal Code and New Mexico state laws pertaining to animals. Knowledge of Bernalillo County policy and procedures, and operational directives.
* Impound, sick, injured, or aggressive domestic, livestock or wild animals. Investigates allegations of animal neglect and cruelty, animal bites, and permit requirements; removes and disposes of dead animals; quarantines bite animals.
* Works to reunite stray animals with their owners. May impound stray animals at risk.
* Identifies illness or injury and transports animals to be evaluated for treatment or euthanasia.
* Uses radio equipment and cell phone to communicate with dispatch and other staff, must use a variety of computer software and equipment to prepare investigative reports, daily log sheets, legal documents, and other reports as required;
Writes criminal complaints and appears and testifies in court. Addresses groups and organizations relating to animal care and community animal related issues and dispenses information.
* Utilize specialized equipment for the purposes of animal care, capture and containment.
* In certain roles, responsibilities may involve performing euthanasia tasks.
*** The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
***** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** High school diploma or GED.
* One (1) year experience performing animal care maintenance, or training and handling of livestock, domestic or wild animals or law enforcement.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
** ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
*** Individuals performing euthanasia are required to hold a valid license as a Euthanasia Technician issued by the State of New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.
* Prior to performing euthanasia tasks, approval from the Director of Animal Care must be obtained.
** PREFERENCES
* ** Experience in animal services, law enforcement or veterinary field.
** SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
** The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
* Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background check.
* This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
* Employees must comply with the safety…